Holiday 2024 Newsletter
Hello and welcome to our holiday fashion newsletter!
In this issue of our quarterly newsletter, we share this winter’s outerwear and boot trends, our holiday dressing guide, and introduce our new offering - The ES gift certificate! Discover styling tips from our founder. Don’t forget to subscribe for future newsletters.
Outerwear
Winter coats are long, lean, waist-cinched, tailored, double-breasted, and oversized. Update your outerwear game this winter with a floor-length coat in bold red, supple camel mohair, menswear plaid, or utility green.
Boots
This winter, boots are tough and tall. Over-the-knee (OTK) boots are a favorite of the fashion set. Chunky, square soles, thick treads, and cowboy influence are ever-present. Toes are pointed or square; you can’t go wrong.
Holiday Dressing
The holiday party season is here!!!! Wondering what to wear? Decode the dress code with these styling tips:
Dressy Casual
Dressy casual is a versatile balance between everyday casual and formal. Select a sheath, fitted, or tunic dress or one dressy item (blouse, skirt, sweater, or pants) paired with an everyday item such as dark, clean denim, black wool skirt, or trousers.
Business Casual
Business casual is characterized by suiting or matching suit separates in dark, dressy fabrics or patterns. These events are typically for networking, fundraisers, and dinners. It is important to stay modest. To maintain professionalism, avoid low-cut, shoulder-bearing, or too-fitted styles.
Semi-Formal/Cocktail
A semi-formal dress code is more formal than business attire. This is the perfect occasion for your little black dress or dark suit. If the event is after 6 p.m., err on formality.
Black Tie/ Formal
Black Tie is the most common dress code for holiday events, weddings, formal dinners, and theater. The best options are floor-length dresses and skirts and tuxedo jackets and suits. If Black-tie optional is listed, you can opt for a shorter cocktail dress or a dark suit.
White Tie
White Tie is full evening attire and is the most formal of all dress codes. White-tie event invitations indicate guests will be royal, celebrity, or have high social standing. The best attire is floor-length gowns, long gloves, tailcoats worn with side-stripe satin trousers, vests, bow ties, and patent shoes.
On Social Media
Fashion influencers are embracing shine, feathers, sequins, red, and proportion (micro mini to floor length) this holiday. 50s vintage-inspired plaid and midi dresses, 70s micro-minis, and slouchy tailored pantsuits are cool-girl looks hot with the IT crowd.
New Service Offering
We are excited to launch our latest service….
The Everyday Style Gift Certificate
Share the gift of style this holiday season. Preorder a styling session for your favorite person. You will receive a personalized gift certificate to send; your recipient can book at their convenience. We can’t wait to meet your friends!
Q&A with our Founder
Janelle answers your style questions…
Question: As a stylist, what are the most common mistakes in holiday dressing?
Janelle: Overspending on a single-wear item. If you are on a budget, spend more on investment pieces that will last beyond current trends. Use inexpensive trend accessories to update your favorite little black dress.
Question: What tips do you have for winter shopping?
Janelle: When shopping seasonally, consider the weather and your locale. If you live in a cold climate, invest in several different styles of coats and boots to keep your look fresh throughout the long winter months.
Question: How can I update my drab or neutral coats and boots?
Janelle: To bring joy to neutral-colored coats, opt for cold-weather accessories in bright colors or with embellishment. Try colorful beanies, berets, scarves, wraps, mittens, balaclavas, stoles, and more.
Question: Any tips for menswear?
Janelle: We style all bodies, sizes, and price points. For more traditionally masculine aesthetics, we recommend investing in a classic tuxedo, a velvet shawl-collar smoking jacket, and patent leather dress shoes. These holiday styles are versatile and can be worn each year!
